Composite materials have been used to repair high pressure transmission pipelines. Over this time period a wide variety of composite systems have been developed and evaluated. With the increased demands being placed on pipeline systems around the world, it is expected that the market potential for composite repair systems will continue to expand. Additionally, as composite technology is further developed the opportunities for new applications will expand. An assessment of this composite repair technology is needed. This report has been developed to provide industry with a state of the art assessment...
Composite materials have been used to repair high pressure transmission pipelines. Over this time period a wide variety of composite systems have been developed and evaluated. With the increased demands being placed on pipeline systems around the world, it is expected that the market potential for composite repair systems will continue to expand. Additionally, as composite technology is further developed the opportunities for new applications will expand. An assessment of this composite repair technology is needed. This report has been developed to provide industry with a state of the art assessment of composite pipeline repair technology as it currently stands.